Correspondence regarding the destruction caused by the November 20, 1861 explosion in the powder yards (Press Room, Grain Mill, and Dust Mill in Upper Yard). Three people were killed including Joseph Russell, John Vichie, and Charles Mulherrin.
4th Del. Regiment going to Texas, Ellen discusses Lammot being a lot of talk and a loose cannon, also mentions Mrs. Belin is very sick, likely to die in the Winter
Revocation of Executive Order No.2 of May 11th, now allowing volunteer. regiments of Southern sentiments to keep arms, still concern about Maryland especially in lower counties
On Delaware regiments, formation and creation of, and under what laws justify their creation and who is to govern them, also Governor is at loss as to making companies take an oath of allegiance
H.A. du Pont on rumor of fighting in Charleston, South Carolina the border states, Lincoln and John Pelham leaving West Point for appointment in Confederate Army
Henry Algernon telling his father that he has signed the papers to go to active service, would be graduating in a few days, asking for clothing to be sent to New York
